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DOCKING WORKSHOP IN A CLASSROOM

A HANDS-ON 3-HOUR CLASSROOM WORKSHOP FOR BOATERS OF ALL LEVELS

Sharpen your skills with a hands-on docking workshop designed for both sail and power boaters. This small-group session delivers practical, real-world instruction you can use immediately from a panel of experienced boating and marine industry professionals.

$99 - includes Thursday admission to the boat show.

⚠️Only 25 seats available - advance purchase strongly recommended.

ASOS

Stress-Free Docking & Close-Quarters Maneuvering

Date & Time: Thursday, September 17 | 12:30PM-3:30PM
Location: Cruisers Classroom - Room A | Below Deck at the Hammetts Hotel

Does docking make your palms sweat? Captain Matt breaks down the ropes, tricks, and techniques that make docking calmer, safer, and more predictable—whether you’re handling wind, current, or tight slips.

Topics include:

  • Situational awareness
  • Forces (wind, current, prop walk)
  • Line handling
  • Crew communication
  • Close-quarters maneuvering

Presented by: 

  • Captain John Martino, Annapolis School of Seamanship
  • David Levesque, Editor in Chief at Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
  • Laura Kee, Meteorologist at Marine Weather Center
  • Peter Gibbons-Neff, PGN Ocean Racing

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Ticket Details

  • Price: $99
  • Includes: One-day admission to the boat show (Thursday only)
  • Capacity: 25 seats only
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